How much does an advertising sales agent make in Rochester?
$68,310a year
Median yearly pay for advertising sales agents in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $32.84 an hour or $5,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.84
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 207
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,440Median: $68,310Highest 10%: $137,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| 25th | $49,470 | $23.78 | |
| Median | $68,310 | $32.84 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.67 | |
| 90th | $137,500 | $66.11 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for advertising sales agents.
| New York, NY | $99,010 |
| Albany, NY | $70,110 |
| Buffalo, NY | $66,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,940 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,080 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Model | $208,000 |
| Sales Representative | $109,000 |
| Sales Engineer | $103,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $99,660 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $88,310 |
| Security | $79,300 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $79,150 |
| Sales Representative | $75,450 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $67,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $51,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an advertising sales agent make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $32.84 ($68,310 a year).
Do advertising sales agents make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $68,310 against $64,820 nationally, 5% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $98,360, so Rochester pays 31% less.
Where does Rochester rank for advertising sales agent pay?
33 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does an advertising sales agent make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.